Wonga vs Mount Best
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wonga (996) sits above Mount Best (976). Wonga skews owner-occupied (91%), Mount Best runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Wonga and Mount Best side by side
| Measure | Wonga | Mount Best |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 46 |
| Median age | 55 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1099 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.4°C | 23.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Wonga edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 976). Wonga also has a higher family-household share (59% vs 30%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wonga vs Mount Best: common questions
Does Wonga or Mount Best have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wonga scores 996 vs 976 in Mount Best. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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